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Absolutely brilliant. Apparently Dr Seuss' favourite book of his own, and it's definitely mine.
Good solid advice, and beautiful perspective. Life contains bumps on the road, and this book isn't frightened to mention them. But it still gives you a lift.
I once gave all three of my kids a copy for Christmas, and one day I'll do that again.
Read it read it read it, no matter how old you are.

This book is a great closure book to use in a human services practice (eg, child and youth care, social work, counselling). I used it in my child and youth care class as a closure activity with my classmates as we graduate. Excellent read for ALL ages. That's why I love Dr. Seuss.

Found yourself in a fix? Feeling down and blue? Well, this is the book for you! Dr. Seuss's magnificent play of words brought to life a masterpiece in both classic and contemporary poetry. This book can motivate anyone who has come across it and yes, not just kids but teens and adults alike. Go to the library, check it out and be inspired for life!

Typically this book makes a great graduation gift, be it high school, college or some other similar milestone. It easily speaks to those who are setting sail out into the world. I read this book for the first time many years after I last graduated from anything so it's a testament to this timeless story that I was surprised how much Oh, The Places You'll Go was relevant to my life at present.

As I write this review I am currently unemployed during the Great Recession. I'm optimistic for the future but, to borrow from the book, I've come down from the Lurch and now I'm in a Slump. This is not a fun place to be though I'm sure it will define me for the rest of my life, good or bad.

If you're thinking about giving this book as a gift, and you should, don't forget to read it again yourself. You'll be surprised how much it's speaking to you now.

NOT just for children. It's a wonderful story/gift for high school, college or university graduates.
It's so accurate and truthful but told in an "easy to take" way.
I love Dr. Seuss, and this book is one of the reasons why.

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"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where you go..."
—Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go!

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”